Special effects might look dated, but still fun to watch.

We all have unique reasons for loving a film. That's what makes cinema so magical. It's personal. You can love the meat of the movie, or you can love the trimmings. There's a bunch of good stuff here. Most people my age will refer to "Superman" as THE definitive superhero film. None will ever take it's place. A position no doubt dictated by the age we were when first viewing it. As with films like "Star Wars" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark", WHEN you experience them is just as important as HOW you experience them. As we age, youth's eyes fade. Cynicism creeps in. Experience leads us to see the many injustices this life offers and we become more critical... less likely to accept that which we would rather believe. After all, an adult who clings to the youthful ideals of wonder is simply naive... right? To this day, the opening title sequence for "Superman" fills me with the same magical joy it did over twenty years ago. Never was a score so perfectly crafted around a film. John Williams and Richard Donner created such an indelible experience that over 25 yrs later, Bryan Synger will use the same music and theme to bring the magic to a new generation of wondrous eyes. As for me though, this will always remain the best.

I've loved this movie since seeing it as a kid,it's sad to hear that Margot Kidder passed away,she can be with her Superman now Christopher Reeve....

Sue me but I prefer what Richard Donnor did with Superman over what Zack Snyder is doing with Superman. I prefer my Superman films whimsical over dark and dreary.

I watched the extended cut. It is long and a little slow but never boring. This doesn't have the same amount of action as superhero movies today does. Christopher Reeve is a good superman. He is charismatic but he does look a little funny in that suit. Gene Hackman is a great villain too. The music is really inspiring. The effects haven't aged the best.